We wish a happy midweek to all our readers and friends out there.
A great and happy birthday goes out to all those that are celebrating birthdays this week.
We send out prayers to all the sick and shut-ins, including Sammie Curry, Samual Hillie, Oliver J. Hillie, Charles Johnson, Nita F. Hughes, Tyyonna McCalphia, Rev. R.D. Evans, James C. Johnson, Donna Burton, Ralph Jordan, Ronald D. Watkins, Essie L. Robinson, Bertie L. Evans, Lois Evans, Hailey Thompson, Lisa Cunningham, Victor Cunningham, Jessie (Bo) Harris, Joanne Webster, John A. Chapman, Billie W. Wash, Ree Boyd, Jerusha Walker, Deaconess Girlee Johnson, Deacon L.E. Johnson, Legina Brown, Gloria Robinson and Bernell Chapman.
Our prayers are with our nursing home residents: Nellie Norman and Carolyn Watson at James T. Champion of Meridian, Bobbie J. Clayborn at the Oaks, also in Meridian, and Calvin Pruitt at Bedford Care Center in Newton.
Whatever God has inspired you to do, do it today. Good intentions are not acts of obedience.
Welcome to Pleasant Grove MB Church of Newton, where the Rev. Michael Pickens is the pastor. On Sunday, Pastor Pickens’ message was “The Signs of the Last Days-Part 2”, taken from Matthew 24:5-14.
Our houseguest last week was the Newton County Extension Coordinator, Mrs. Katrina McCalphia. We’re always happy to have our M.H.V. and 4-H people stop by for a visit.
Larry Fielder, Bernice Bowden, Florine Bowden, Mother Bonnie Ellis and Barbara Coleman are all on the Hickory sick list.
Our prayers go out to the Arrington and McMillian families in the loss of their loved one, Marsha McMillian.
Pastor Anthony Robinson and the St. John Church Family welcomes one and all to Sunday School each Sunday at 9 a.m. and worship at 10:15 a.m. St. John’s sick list includes Bertha Bender, Frankie Evans, Xavie Walker and Regina Bender.
Always make a call or send a card to a shut-in.
Pastor Hale and Bro. Brand invites one and all to the Hickory Devotion each Saturday at 9 a.m. in downtown Hickory.
Remember the Bible is your daily bread, not a piece of cake you have to eat.
Our city, county, state, U.S., governing officials and our military stateside and abroad are in need of our prayers.
For your news, contact Leora Watkins Chapman at 601-683-3516 or PO Box 473 Newton, MS 39345.